Busby

I have a little cockatiel

He is a lovely bird

But he must be the nosiest

That I have ever heard

 

Each morning bright and early

When the sun begins to rise

He starts to squawk and chitter

A noise which I despise

 

When I can’t stick it anymore

I rise out of my bed

Remove the cover from his cage

And scratch his tiny head

 

Once he’s settled down a bit

I try to get some rest

But Busby starts his noise again

Often getting up is best

 

Once I’m up it doesn’t stop

He starts to flap his wings

He dives from perch to perch

Attacks his bell so that it rings

 

Knowing I’m now wide awake

And will try to sleep no more

He clambers down his cage

And sits rights beside the door

 

He’s not daft and know quite well

That when I’m up and dressed

I will open up his cage

And let him do what he does best

 

Busby flies around my room

And plays on all his toys

Once he’s outside of his cage

He never makes a noise


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